What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Car Builder position at Strasburg Rail Road Company?
Strasburg Rail Road Company
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Apprentice Car Builder
FLSA: Non-exempt
POSITION REPORTS TO: Car Shop Foreman
POSITION PURPOSE: An Apprentice Car Builder is primarily responsible for learning and developing the skills required in the construction, restoration, and repair of vintage passenger and freight railcars. This work includes, but is not limited to, constructing and repairing car body framing, exterior covering and trim work, window and door repair and construction, interior woodwork, painting and varnishing, hardware restoration, and other finishing work. Car builders also are responsible for general construction and wood working projects to support company operations and needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Keep workplace clean and orderly.
- Become proficient in the use and application of tool and equipment used in the car building trade.
- Pursue expansion of knowledge base related to the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of historic rail cars.
- Acquire and employ skills and knowledge relevant to the design, construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of vintage passenger and freight railroad cars.
- Develop the skills required to construct wooden components for the purpose of building or repairing wooden framed railroad cars using common hand and power tools.
- Develop the skills required to construct and repair wooden doors, windows, and other car components using traditional construction and joinery techniques.
- Prepare wooden and metal car components and assemblies for finishing.
- Apply finishes (stains, varnish, lacquer, paint, etc.) to railcar components.
- Perform general construction and carpentry projects assigned to the car shop.
- Adhere to SRC safety guidelines and company policies.
- Perform additional duties as required.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
- Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
- Completes assigned tasks on time and to the expected standard.
- Manages time well and works independently.
- Demonstrates a growing knowledge of railcar repair and construction techniques.
- Demonstrates safe operation techniques when working with tools and power equipment.
- Effectively communicates needs and asks questions.
- Understands principles of reading mechanical drawings.
- Performs work in accordance with SRC established practices.
- Positively adapts to changing needs and priorities.
- Exhibits professionalism at all levels of interactions with Team Members.
- Complies with all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook or supplemental policy or guideline memos from the President.
- Works well with others.
- Shows up for work on time, properly attired and prepared to work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum two (2) years experience as an apprentice car builder at SRC, or extensive applicable experience as a carpenter, wood worker, painter, or cabinet maker.
- Position requires the development of specialized knowledge of the construction, maintenance, repair and operation techniques related to historic railroad equipment.
- Enthusiasm for the company and its mission.
- Ability to work from verbal or written instructions.
- Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings.
- Proficient knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic math.
- Self-motivation, self-direction and confidence to take initiative.
- Possession of valid driver’s license preferred.
- Willingness to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, man lifts or on top of rail mounted equipment.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Willingness and desire to learn.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Full-time, minimum forty (40) hours per week. Regular shop hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Shift may vary due to changing projects, priorities, and other factors.
- Work is primarily indoors, though many duties will require occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions, in all seasons.
- Work requires regular social contact with Team Members, customers and vendors.
- Occasional exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures.
- Frequent exposure to in a shop setting to soot, dust, oil, paint, and other substances.
- Frequent need for personal protective equipment.
- Extended periods of walking or standing.
- Occasional lifting more than 50 pounds.
- Infrequent travel may be required.
INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified Team Members are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks only incidentally related to each position have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements. In accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the Team Member or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Team Members can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
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